Medical Assisting Career Specialties

Dental Assistant – Dental assistants sterilize and disinfect instruments, take dental x-rays, and prepare dental impressions in addition to performing a number of other clinical and office tasks.

Hemodialysis/Dialysis Technician – Working under supervision of physicians and nurses, the technician cleans and disinfects dialysis-related medical equipment as well as administers medication and keeps track of patients' vital signs during dialysis.

Medical Billing Clerk/Coding Specialist – Familiar with insurance rules, data entry, and hospital procedure, these individuals submit documents to insurance companies and the government for repayment.

Medical Records Technicians – Medical records technicians are the major link between patients and doctors, making sure medical charts are complete, coordinating office administrative duties, and making sure information is relayed to staff & clients.

Occupational Therapist Assistants – Occupational therapist assistants help patients with exercise and rehabilitation according to their treatment plan. Activities might include activities such as teaching patients how to properly stretch muscles or monitoring a patient walking on a treadmill.